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Singapore Dental Council

Register as a Dental Specialist

Guide to registering as a dental specialist in Singapore. Learn about qualification requirements, application procedures, and specialty recognition process.

Last updated 13 August 2025

Application for registration as Dental Specialist

Applicants should first obtain accreditation from the Dental Specialists Accreditation Board (DSAB). For more information on DSAB's requirements, please access the DSAB website.

Specialist accreditation by the DSAB is currently open to SDC registered dentists who fulfill the conditions set out by the DSAB. For information on registering as a dentist with the Singapore Dental Council, please click here.

Upon obtaining the letter of accreditation from DSAB, applicants may proceed with online application for registration as specialist with the Singapore Dental Council. Prior to application, please ensure that you have registered the relevant higher qualifications with the Council.

Application

Submit the online application, attaching the letter of accreditation from the DSAB.

Fees payable

Fee of $500.00 at point of online application.

There will be no refund and no proration of fee.

Mode of payment

The fee may be paid through online e-payment (Visa / Mastercard / iBanking).

Processing time

Provided all documentation required by SDC is submitted, the average turnaround time for an application for specialist registration is about 4 weeks. Processing time may be longer (i.e. 8 weeks) for complex cases and during peak periods.